Offering Advice and Guidance to membersThe Committee offers advice and guidance to members and prospective members on all aspects of charitable and community work on the island through the services of its administrator, Lyn Pullen. Lyn can help with all of your queries and when not in the office, the answerphone will always record messages. lyn@jerseycharities.org, +44 (0)1534 840138.
Grants to members
The Association receives half of the Jersey proceeds of the Channel Islands' Lottery, which is available to AJC members and non member charities in the form of grants. Registered charities may apply for grants to a maximum of £30,000 each year, which are approved by the Committee. The Association does not award grants for overseas projects. To qualify for a grant, applicants must have been members for six months, the grant must benefit Jersey residents directly or indirectly and applicants must have displayed sufficient need for such a grant. We have various pots of funding from private sources as well, including small grants, for AJC members only. You can find out how to apply here.
Meetings
The AGM is held within six months of the year end (31 March) to which all members are invited. Other meetings may be called from time to time by either the Committee or a minimum of 10 members.
Training workshops
We provide training on issues of governance, provided by charity experts, on statutory issues like Employment Law, Goods & Services Act, Gambling Law and other laws affecting local charities. We have a programme of regular training on Safeguarding Children, Safeguarding Adults, Safe Recruitment and Dealing with the Media. These are advertised on the website here.
Diary of Events
We encourage all members to post their events on the diary. Not just for the benefit of the public, but also to help other charities plan their events, to avoid any clashes.
Website
The Association has its own very comprehensive website which is constantly updated and improved. In addition each member has its own page on the website with online donation facilities.
Newsletter
We regularly send out an up-to-date newsletter affecting charities, featuring special offers available to members—such as free furniture and equipment, volunteer help, available premises, and other wants and needs—so please subscribe to our regular newsletter on the website.
Exclusive Member Discounts
🖨️ Printing, Office Supplies & Apparel
The Sigma Group: Enjoy a 20% discount on printing and stationery, and up to 40% off office equipment and furniture. They also provide discounts and assistance for photocopying.
Signtech: Get 20% off printing services. Additional discounts on artwork and design can be negotiated directly.
Lab-6: Need printed apparel for fundraisers? Lab-6 offers a 20% discount off the invoice price for all local charities, and occasionally offers free printing for certain events.
Contact: Oliver Bartlett at 482566 or oliver@lab-6.co.uk
✉️ Postage Services
Jersey Post: Receive a 5% discount on postage stamps for AJC members.
Guernsey Post Company: Get a 20% discount on Jersey stamps (Please note: these are not self-adhesive and are supplied as 2 stamps per postage amount).
Contact: Call Peter Wilson on 01481 721314
💻 Software & IT
QuickBooks Online: Negotiate a discount for up to one year by contacting their sales team on 0808 168 9533. (Note: QuickBooks cannot transfer data from a discounted trial account to a permanent account).
Microsoft Software: Access free or discounted software for charities through tt-exchange online. Check the "Useful Links" section on our website for more details.
General Hardware & Software: Many local companies are happy to offer discounts to charities—don't hesitate to ask and negotiate with them directly!
📱 Mobile Phones
Swycha: Get £15 off list prices on premium, network-unlocked, certified refurbished handsets. Purchases include free next-day delivery and a 12-month warranty https://swycha.com/
How to claim: Contact lyn@jerseycharities.org for a discount code to use at checkout on
swycha.com
Annual Report
Our Annual Report is published in March and distributed at the AGM in July and islandwide, together with our brochure, to help raise awareness of the Association and its members. Copies can be viewed here.
Annual Return
The Annual Return was first produced and distributed to members in 2004 and these are sent to members at the end of each year. It is a means by which the Committee can keep up to date with the changes of personnel who run the member charities. It is a very important tool in maintaining good communications with members.
Jersey Legacy Week
Legacy Week (or Remember a Charity Week) is a national event held annually in September, which is celebrated in all English speaking countries around the world.
Jersey Charity Awards
Every two years we celebrate the work of charities with an award ceremony - see here: Jersey Charity Awards
